Enrolled Agent???

[JAinNC]

Can you be specific about the rewards?
Thanks

[Bees Knees]

Using the prior year test was how I studied as well. Then I attended a seminar geared toward passing the test. That was invaluable.

My understanding is that since Prometric took over administering the test, they no longer supply the public with answers to the prior year test.

[JoshinNC]

IRS.gov

My understanding is that since Prometric took over administering the test, they no longer supply the public with answers to the prior year test.

still answers to the 2005 exam questions. I took Part 2 as administered by Prometric to finish up and it was very similar in nature to the IRS administered exam, except that it was computer based instead of paper (welcome to the 20th Century?).

[Joe Btfsplk]

CPA vs EA

Congratulations and best wishes for the future.
Now try to explain to your clients what an E A is.

Good point. That is why I have not taken the EA test. Becoming an EA is more of an indication of your tax know-how than becoming a CPA, but everyone knows what a CPA is.

I obtained my CPA license to enhance my image, not to enhance my abilities which are not changed by a license. At the time I got the license, I was looking for a new job and thought the CPA would help. I got the new job just before I got the CPA license. However, I later retired from the job and began doing tax and accounting work and the CPA designation seemed to help get clients that would not trust a non-licensed accountant.